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2023 Best Communication Sciences Schools in Virginia

6 Colleges
$44,089 Avg Salary
$21,150 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Communication Sciences School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, communication sciences was ranked 10th in Virginia. In fact, 347 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Communication Sciences Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Virginia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.

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2023 Best Communication Sciences Schools in Virginia

Check out the communication sciences programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Virginia Schools in Communication Sciences

Our 2023 rankings named University of Virginia - Main Campus the best school in Virginia for communication sciences students. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.

The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at University of Virginia take out is $15,500.

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#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend James Madison University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Communication Sciences Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, communication sciences graduates from JMU carry an average student debtload of $23,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $489, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Communication Sciences at James Madison University Report

#3

Radford University

Radford, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Radford University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Communication Sciences Schools in Virginia list. Located in the small suburb of Radford, Radford is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, communication sciences graduates from Radford carry an average student debtload of $21,250.

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#4

Longwood University

Farmville, VA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Longwood University is a great place for communication sciences students. Longwood is a small public school located in the town of Farmville.

The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at Longwood take out is $20,500.

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#5

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Old Dominion University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Communication Sciences Schools in Virginia list. Old Dominion is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.

The average amount in student loans that communication sciences majors at Old Dominion take out is $25,000.

Full Communication Sciences at Old Dominion University Report

#6

Hampton University

Hampton, VA

Hampton University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best communication sciences programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Hampton, Hampton is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Communication Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Communication Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 1,159
North Carolina 452
Tennessee 425
Georgia 367
Kentucky 321
West Virginia 199
Alabama 431
Louisiana 476
Mississippi 294
South Carolina 163
Arkansas 377

Communication Sciences is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Communication Sciences Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Speech Pathology & Audiology 7,841
General Communication Sciences & Disorders 7,269
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 5,907
Audiology/Audiologist 1,032
Other Communication Disorders Sciences & Services 249

Majors Similar to Communication Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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